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A new clinical trial has shown that addressing the emotional experience of chronic pain may be a core component in effective pain management.
The National Mental Health Commission’s 2024 Report Card, released in July, shines a spotlight on the urgent need for a more coordinated and equitable mental health system in Australia.
Autistic children with mild to moderate developmental delay will no longer be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from mid-2027.
Overcoming systemic barriers are the key to preventing international medical graduates from exploitation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and individuals in the Northern Territory must be involved in voluntary assisted dying implementation to ensure cultural safety is upheld.
Australia’s health workforce is under pressure. Wait times are growing. Burnout is rising. Yet the country is awash in policy – just not the kind that solves these problems at the root.
Australia’s aged care system is undergoing a necessary transformation — one that places the rights and dignity of older people front and centre. At the heart of this is the need to minimise restrictive practices, including the use of chemical restraint.
An increasing number of people are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as ChatGPT for mental health and support. There are both benefits and risks associated with the use of AI for mental health. However, there are no policies or guidelines to inform the safe use of AI chatbots for mental health purposes.
More research is needed to better understand the health impacts of Australia’s mining industry on the general population.
